In addition to debate leading to denial of a zoning change, a report located elsewhere in this edition, La Cygne’s governing council voted to rescind a March 1 action that would have sent to its city Planning and Zoning Commission an application for city-owned property at 602 N. 5th St. to be divided into three plats.

The rescission at the regular council meeting last Wednesday, April 5, passed on a 3-2 vote, with David Brenneman and Danny Curtis dissenting.

Brenneman noted that, after its approval, follow-up discussion at the March 15 regular meeting had indicated marketing options that could avoid plat development on the inherited residential plot as presented then by Dan Nasalroad, public works superintendent, and Jodi Wade, city clerk. The two department heads were appointed as an ad hoc committee at the March 1 meeting to study survey options.

Brenneman contended that the March 15 discussion had occurred despite the three-plat action having still been in effect. 

Following what was at times contentious debate between councilmen, Jerome Mitzner said that city leaders “need to follow our managers. We tasked them and need to follow them.”

Councilman Keith Stoker reported on negative comments he has received on another March 1 action, one that discontinued rental of the city’s Community Building.

Conjectured Stoker from his patron conversations, “Why not pursue building a community center down at the park?”

Thomas Capp, along with Stoker, the two members of the council’s park committee, said a potential site for such a structure could be “just south of the swimming pool. It has parking around it.”

Wade suggested involving the city’s Public Building Commission with the idea and also reminded leaders of a current 1-cent city sales tax for pool/park new facilities that is scheduled to sunset in 2027 with final payment of a swimming pool bond. 

She said 1-cent city sales taxes (another is for special highway) generate between $190,000 and $206,000 annually.

Concerning special projects, Mayor Debra Wilson read that bid opening for the proposed new fire station was on Tuesday, with the council scheduled to consider an award at its 7 p.m. regular meeting next Wednesday, April 19.

Wade reported that five contractors attended the March 23 pre-bid meeting, with one question of waiving the building permit fee that the council then approved last week on a unanimous vote.

Said Mitzner, who motioned for the approximately $50,000 fee waiver, “If they have to pay it, it’ll be mostly from grant money. If not, we pay.”

Added Capp, “It would be another number to drive up the cost.”

About the sewer system rehabilitation project, Wade said a walkthrough to determine its substantial completion was conducted last Thursday. Items still to be completed will include asphalt patching, grading and seeding, and a final closed caption television scope. Curtis said one item to be addressed is a culvert drainage box near the library that was refilled completely with concrete following a street cut.

In a related unanimous action, the council approved pay application No. 10 of $192,214.62 to Nowak Construction Co., Inc., Goddard, general contractor for the sewer project, for a four-week pay period ending March 20.

Other unanimous actions were the passing of Ordinance No. 1507 concerning conditional use permit amendments, Ordinance No. 1508 amending purposes and duties of council committees which City Attorney Burton Harding said “takes out micromanaging of city employees by council committees,” and Resolution No. 453 amending city employee attendance and leave policies and guidelines.

In other business before the council:

--Wilson reminded attendees of both the “Build Your City” open house from 4-7 p.m. this Wednesday, April 12, at the La Cygne Library’s Swan Room and the Dog Days veterinary clinic from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the La Cygne Community Park.

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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NEWS

Linn County News website gets new update

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Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]

Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

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County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000   The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]

Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

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The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]

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SPORTS

Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

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It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]

Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

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The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9.  Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different.  The derby was divided into three age... [More]

Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

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The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson.  Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]

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